What is considered as proof of profession? How can I submit it?

 

You can easily upload the proof under My Profile, e.g. as a PDF or photo. 

 

We accept the following as proof of profession:

 

Doctors, dentists, veterinarians and pharmacists

EFN (uniform continuing education number), doctor's ID card, licence to practise/specialist certificate, prescription/practice letterhead with practice stamp and signature.

Not sufficient: Screenshot/URL of a website, blank letterhead, curriculum vitae

 

Students/trainees

Certificate of study (with proof of subject) or certificate of enrolment, degree certificate, proof of training as a medical specialist/healthcare and nursing profession

Not sufficient: Student ID card without subject of study, public transport semester ticket

 

Medical/pharmaceutical industry, biologists/Dres. rer. nat. etc.

Pharmaceutical representative degree certificate, business card (if sent from official e-mail address), signature of official e-mail address, certificate from employer

Not sufficient: Screenshot/URL of a website or business card via private e-mail address

 

Other professionals

Degree certificate for medical specialists/nursing diploma or similar, press card, certificate from employer, link to (valid) publications

Not sufficient: Screenshot/URL of a website, extract from the commercial register, CV, social security notification, payslip or payroll accounting

 

Please note: 

 

If the name on the proof of profession is different, please also enclose an official confirmation of the name change (marriage certificate or similar).

If your proof of profession was written in a language other than German, please send a notarised copy (additionally) in German.

 

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